There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise – Proverbs 30:24
“Hey, you’re the new guy, right?” Ralph asked. “Yep, that’s me, the new guy,” Bernie answered. “You’re working too hard. Don’t give management any more than what they’re giving you in pay.” “That’s exactly what I was told when hired. I can either do the least amount of work, or I can start preparing now to get a raise by doing what others aren’t willing to do.” “Suit yourself. They don’t care or see. It’s all in vain,” Ralph declared. “Not anymore,” Bernie said, pointing at the cameras.
While ants are perceived as a nuisance, the Bible’s view of them differs. In fact, Proverbs 6:6-8 classified them as objects worth learning from “consider her ways, and be wise.” That despite the lack of supervision, “having no guide, overseer, or ruler,” they fulfill their obligations: “Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.” In other words, they are an employer’s dream: focused, hard-working, and reliable.
I remember hearing it said: “You control your work ethic, not your job or whether you’re required to wear a suit or a company uniform.” I believe it’s a theory worth ending the month of April on, and a wonderful reminder of the kind of wise behavior to take into May.